“Sword Guard” (late 1700s) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Sword Guard

Sword Guard

TitleSword Guard
Datelate 1700s 18th century
Mediumbronze
ClassificationArms and Armor
OriginJapan, Edo period (1615–1868) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineSword Guard, late 1700s. Japan, Edo period (1615–1868). Bronze; overall: 5.4 x 6.4 cm (2 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of D. Z. Norton, 1919.396
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Sword Guard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated late 1700s. It is executed in bronze and classified as arms and armor. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05